WELCOME TO THE FESTIVAL!

 
 

MARCH ROUTE

Akron Pride Festival’s sixth annual March (now “The Akron Equity March”) is a celebration of our lives and our community. Join us as we march to show that Akron as a whole, supports equality and equity for all people! The March will kick off the 2023 Akron Pride Festival with step off Downtown on Main Street (from Spaghetti Warehouse) at 10AM.


ENTERTAINMENT


PRIDE CHILDREN’S AREA

Cascade Plaza - Noon til 3 p.m,

families will enjoy the expanded Kids Zone featuring inflatable slide, kids activities, and more!

photo credit - Shane Wynn Photography

 

VIP MEET & GREET

CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO RESERVE YOUR DAY OF PRIDE VIP MEET & GREET PASS! Limited number available


PRIDE INFO TENT

RED & WHITE- S MAIN AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE

  • get ppe if you need it (Mask, hand sani, etc)

  • Lost and found

  • find A vendor or sponsor LOCATION

  • FIRST AID

  • bring/FIND lost children


ACCESSIBILITY

Handicap  parking available in all City lots. Our event is ADA accessible

Our event is ADA accessible. Handicap parking available in all City lots.


RECOVERY AREA

LOCK 4

LOCK 4 - Steps off Bowery St. ADA Access Cascade Parking Garage


 
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GRUB 2023

FOOD

Directly across from Main stage ON BOWERY

BOMBA TACO

CITY DINER FOOD TRUCK

D.R. CONCESSIONS

OUTBACK STEAK HOUSE

POP CULTURE

R&J SMOKERS BBQ

SOUTHERN THANGS

THAI IT UP FOOD TRUCK

THE PIEORGI LADY

TWISTED GRILL AND GRIND

UNCLE BACON’S BBQ

WORD OF MOUTH BBQ

NOSH & REFRESHING DRINKS

CHOCOLATE DREAM TREATS

HENRY’S CREAMERY

KONA ICE

OHIO’S BEST LEMONADE

 
 
 

Relax! Enjoy Akron! 🌈🏳️‍⚧️❤️☺️

Here's your reservation link:

https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1692801499336&key=GRP

Start Date: Friday, August 25, 2023

End Date: Sunday, August 27, 2023

Last Day to Book: Friday, August 25, 2023

Pride rate: Courtyard Akron Downtown for $139 USD per night

Book your group rate for Akron Pride Festival

Relax and stay awhile! 1307 East Market Street

Akron, OH 44305 USA

Option 1:Call the hotel directly at 330-733-2900 & ask for the " Akron Pride" Block Rate.

Option 2: Click the link to make a reservation. https://group.hiltongardeninn.com/lnucl1 Please call the front desk (330 733 2900) if you need assistance making reservations.

OFFICIAL PRIDE HOTELS